Fire services, described as a 'boys club', made people feel uncomfortable about reporting bad behaviour for fear of reprisals, according to the report. The fire inspectorate warned that the findings may be just the tip of the iceberg.
Allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination have been reported in every fire and rescue service in England, a report has found.
Inspectors found examples of racist, homophobic and misogynistic behaviour in a quarter of services in England, with the behaviour often excused as"banter." Roy Wilsher, of His Majesty's Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services, said on misconduct cases over the past 12 months:"More than half of those concerned inappropriate behaviour, such as bullying and harassment, associated with a protected characteristic. This is shocking enough but I am not confident that this is even the whole picture."
"I can't guarantee there's no predators or racists, homophobes or sexists within the Fire Rescue Service. But what I can guarantee that if our recommendations are implemented, things will improve," he told Sky News.
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